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Lockport in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Lafayette's Tour

Mapping the Farewell Tour ™

— The Lafayette Trail —

 
 
Lafayette's Tour Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 13, 2024
1. Lafayette's Tour Marker
Inscription. On June 6, 1825, General Lafayette inspected nearly completed locks, was honored with a dinner, then boarded the canal boat "Rochester".
 
Erected 2023 by Daughters of the American Revolution and William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 106.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 6, 1825.
 
Location. 43° 10.14′ N, 78° 41.828′ W. Marker is in Lockport, New York, in Niagara County. Marker is at the intersection of Park Avenue and North Transit Street (New York State Route 78), on the right on Park Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Park Avenue, Lockport NY 14094, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Welcome to Ida Fritz Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dole House (about 300 feet away); W.H. Upson Coal Company Building (about 300 feet away); Lockport Municipal Building (about 600 feet away); The “Big Bridge” (about 700 feet away); Niagara County Courthouse (about 700 feet away); Canal Comparisons
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(about 800 feet away); Bacon-Merchant-Moss House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lockport.
 
Lafayette's Tour Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 13, 2024
2. Lafayette's Tour Marker
northward view
Lafayette's Tour Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, April 13, 2024
3. Lafayette's Tour Marker
southeastward view
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 51 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on April 14, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.

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